Diabetes Screening

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that causes the pancreas to produce little or no insulin. Type 2 diabetes (also known as adult onset diabetes) is the most common form of diabetes that can develop as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle or other factors. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends that anyone over 45 or with a body mass index (BMI) higher than 25 who has high risk factors (such as high blood pressure, a sedentary lifestyle, history of polycystic ovary syndrome, or high cholesterol levels) should get tested for diabetes. Testing for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may include a Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test, a random blood sugar test, a fasting blood sugar test and an oral glucose tolerance test. If Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is present, your doctor will create a plan of care that may include medication and lifestyle adjustments.